About the role

We are seeking a full-time Team Leader to join our dedicated Pathology Collections team within the Victoria Central Region. This position supports the Area Manager in supervising and directing the day-to-day operations of our Collection Centres.

This is a great opportunity for someone with extensive pathology experience who is ready to step into a leadership role. You will have a strong desire to guide and support others, along with excellent organisational and time management skills. If you're looking to grow professionally in a dynamic and supportive environment, this could be the role for you.

Specific duties include:

· Rosters and FTE management.

· Monitoring of site performance and compliance.

· Recruitment, selection and employment of collection centre staff.

· Training and ongoing support for employees as the first point of reference for collection staff.

· Identify training needs and ongoing competency assessment of collection staff.

· Operational set up of any new collection centres.

· Monitor and supervise work performance of all staff taking corrective action as required.

· Be able to maintain a high degree of discretion, confidentiality and professionalism.

Skills and experience:

· Minimum 2 years of experience working in Pathology Collections.

· Strong computer skills, exceptional customer service skills and telephone manner.

· Ability to communicate effectively with referring Doctors, patients and other stakeholders.

· Ability to demonstrate sound organisational and problem solving skills.

· Ability to prioritise and work under pressure.

· Ability to understand and ensure compliance with WH&S policies and guidelines to maintain a safe & healthy workplace.

· Certificate III or IV in Pathology Collection or relevant industry experience.

· Sound clinical knowledge.

· Ability to work alone and participate in weekday and weekend shifts across any of our collection centres.

Other Requirements

· Valid Driver’s Licence with reliable transportation.

· Valid Work Rights in Australia.

· Valid Police Clearance.

Employee Benefits

You will have access to a range of exciting benefits when you join ACL, including:

· 8 weeks paid parental leave*

· Access to hundreds of everyday savings including phone bills, fuel and groceries, fashion, restaurants and entertainment.

· Expert guidance on healthy living on a range of topics like money, work, mind, body, and life.

· Free and confidential support from qualified counsellors.

· Discounted health insurance.

· Training and development opportunities.

*Service conditions apply

About us

Australian Clinical Labs (Clinical Labs) is committed to be the pathology provider of choice. Our business is growing rapidly and now has over 5000 employees and a truly national reach. We have approximately 100 NATA accredited laboratories that perform close to 6 million episodes each year for doctors, specialists, patients, hospitals and corporate clients. Clinical Labs services almost 100 private and public hospitals and is the largest provider of pathology services to public hospitals in Australia.

Who we are

We pride ourselves on our patient focus and medical excellence, empowering our people to help us to improve and save patient’s lives. Our culture is agile and willing to change, and we always act with the highest respect and integrity. Clinical Lab’s employees are passionate about what they do, the work environment in which they operate and the safety and wellbeing of all who interact with us.

Vaccination Requirements

As a healthcare provider, Clinical Labs requires all new employees to be vaccinated against preventable diseases. If successful, we will ask for proof of immunisation accordingly for our records.

You may be required to undergo probity checks as part of the recruitment process including police check and licence check.

Diversity and Inclusion

Australian Clinical Labs is an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from people of all ages, nationalities, abilities and cultures – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the LGBTQI+ community, people living with disability, and individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds. We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs. We also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds. Australian Clinical Labs is committed to supporting Veteran Employment and Australian Defence Force Veterans and their spouses are encouraged to apply.

Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.